Industrial Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure optimal product flow and alignment with customer requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes using data and statistical tools to improve capability and reduce non-value-added activity.
• Design system layouts and optimize plant configurations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices to improve production rates, efficiency, yields, and throughput.
• Utilize quality tools such as SPC and APQP to monitor performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support root cause analysis for internal and supplier corrective actions (CARs and SCARs).
• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product development, including First Article Inspections and process validation.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
• Own and maintain Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Support cost and performance improvement initiatives, including CNQ reduction.
• Execute Product Quality Reviews and drive improvement strategies.
• Ensure process-related quality issues are addressed through preventive actions.
• Lead and support manufacturing-related projects to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Procurement to resolve issues and align on process improvements.
• Maintain strong alignment with Engineering to ensure consistency and leverage best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and participating in Kaizen events.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, metrology, and assembly/testing.
• Experience with flow meters, electronics, or measurement equipment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement).
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly with limited direction.
• High attention to detail.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics, and professional conduct.

Work Environment

• A positive and collaborative office environment where open communication is encouraged.
• Foster a supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for professional development and a focus on work-life balance, including flexible scheduling options when applicable.
• Temperature-controlled office environment with good air quality, adequate lighting, and low level of noise.
• Exposure to higher levels of noise due to machinery and equipment, exposure to dust, and the requirement to wear PPE, along with exposure to varying temperatures and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor with frequent standing, walking, and interaction with production areas.
• Routine computer use and occasional lifting, bending, or use of stairs.

General Physical Conditions

• Temperature-controlled office environment with good air quality, adequate lighting, and low level of noise.
• Exposure to higher levels of noise due to machinery and equipment, exposure to dust, and the requirement to wear PPE, along with exposure to varying temperatures and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor with frequent standing, walking, and interaction with production areas.
• Routine computer use and occasional lifting, bending, or use of stairs.